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Eight VIP Protection Unit members at the Randburg Magistrates’ Court on 24 July 2023. (Photo by Gallo Images / Papi Morake)

VIP assault accused granted R10 000 bail

The Randburg magistrate’s court ruled the state had a weak case against granting bail and postponed the matter to 27 September

Deputy President Paul Mashatile. Photo: (Morapedi Mashashe/Getty Images & Christopher)

Member of Paul Mashatile’s protection unit says state’s assault case against him is weak

Phineas Molefo Boshielo is one of eight officers accused of assaulting three military trainees on a Johannesburg highway

The policy prohibits consensual sexual intimacy in court buildings and discourages romantic relationships between members of the judiciary.

Members of Mashatile’s protection unit in court over ‘highway assault’

Eight police officers linked to deputy president face charges of assault, malicious damage to property and discharging a firearm near Fourways

EFF leader Julius Malema. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Malema back in court, as police say they followed protocol at Madikizela-Mandela’s funeral

It was the state witnesses’ turn to take the stand as Malema and Ndlozi appeared in court on Tuesday for charges of assault dating back to 2018

Duduzane Zuma. (Malcolm Sekgothe/M&G)

Expert witness testimony matches Duduzane’s story

An accident reconstruction expert’s testimony confirmed that the former president’s son was well within the speed limit on the night of his crash

(Deaan Vivier/Foto24/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Duduzane Zuma culpable homicide case continues

The former president’s son will appear in court on Thursday

The Karegeya case has ignited intrigue and speculation because of the high-profile nature of those involved. (Alexander Joe/AFP/Getty Images)

Court strikes Karegeya case from the roll in bombshell ruling

Patrick Karegeya, a Rwandan dissident, was assassinated in South Africa in 2013

Ahead of anticipated change in immigration policy, government should consider the impact immigration legislation has on foreign direct investment and global skills transfer, says the author. (John McCann/M&G)

Duduzani Zuma culpable homicide case postponed

The case relates to a car accident that occurred in February 2014 where one person was killed instantly

Duduzani Zuma.

Duduzani Zuma culpable homicide case postponed

The charges relate to a car accident in February 2014 where Zuma lost control of his car and rear-ended a taxi

Momberg, who appeared in court for less than five minutes on Monday, was granted R2 000 bail in August. (Gallo Images)

Vicki Momberg refused leave to appeal conviction and prison sentence

Momberg was sentenced to three years in prison, of which one year was suspended, following her racist tirade in 2016.

(Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

Manana convicted on three counts of assault after pleading guilty

The former deputy minister of higher education and training was convicted of three counts of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm.

The South American side finished with six points and Japan ended on four points

‘Manana’s co-beaters must also pay’

One of the deputy minister’s accusers says the others who kicked her must face the music

Atul Gupta

Inquest finds Zuma’s son Duduzane was negligent

An inquest has found that Duduzane Zuma conducted himself in an unreasonable manner when his car hit a taxi in February, killing a passenger.

Chester Missing’s #PuppetCase abuzz on social media

Social media was astir with the trial of puppet Chester Missing on Thursday. The #PuppetCase/ #PuppetTrial saw Steve Hofmeyr lose his bid to gag him.